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10 France Leather Victorian Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large set of 10 folding country chairs in excellent condition with their original leather. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Antique circa 1890 Victorian English Solid Wooden Oak Folding Chair
Located in Markington, GB
sculptural antique circa 1890 Victorian English solid wooden oak folding chair
Stunning chair in
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 29.53 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Folding Campaign Chair attr. George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Folding Campaign Parlor Chair attributed to George Hunzinger. Circa
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in W 21 in D 25 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Cane Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Victorian William Godwin Ebonised Low Walnut Jappenned Folding Decorative Chair
By Edward William Godwin
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Aesthetic Movement Hand Crafted Ebonised Low Walnut Folding Decorative Chair with A
Category
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 27.17 in W 14.97 in D 23.23 in
Antique 19th Century Civil War Period Folding Officers Camp Chair Campaign Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century civil war period folding officers camp chair campaign chair. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 17 in D 23 in
Mechanical Adjustable Patent Victorian Chair Table after Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in New York, NY
Interesting mechanical folding chair/table from the Victorian period. The chair backrest folds down
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Carved Walnut and Upholstered Folding Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th century Victorian Style carved Walnut and Upholstered rocking chair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Victorian Era Campaign Chair with Lidded Ottoman, circa 1890s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare late Victorian folding campaign chair with accompanying lidded storage ottoman chest, circa
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Folding Iron Campaign Lounge Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Victorian adjustable folding iron lounge chair is capable of several upright positions or in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Canadian Campaign Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut Small Child's Folding Rocker Rocking Chair. Item features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Victorian "safari" folding chair, United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Safari / folding military campaign chair.
United Kingdom, Arts & Crafts, Victorian Era, Circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.59 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Step back in time to the adventurous era of the Victorian age with these exquisite folding steamer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 35.04 in
Stunning Pair of Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chairs Steamer Liner Pieces
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style folding chairs
A very good looking and highly collectable pair of desk steamer campaign chairs
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.52 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Folding 'Campaign' chairs
Located in New York, NY
French, late 19th C. Maple, faux Bamboo, 'Campaign' chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Victorian Colonial Folding Lounge Steamer Deck Chair / Armchair, 1900s
Located in L'Etang, FR
Antique folding lounge steamer deck chair / armchair.
Victorian colonial / Anglo-Indian style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 38.98 in W 25.99 in D 40.16 in
English Walnut Folding Campaign Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
English FINE QUALITY WALNUT UPHOLSTERED FOLDING CAMPAIGN CHAIR. BACK FRAME CONTOURED TO THE SHAPE
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Antique Folding Luxury Wood Steamer Deck Chair, circa 1890, England
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late Victorian/Edwardian traveling on the great steamer ships of that era would have been enlivened
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Folding Chair
Located in London, GB
This antique Victorian mahogany and cane folding chair could have been made for use as a picnic or
Category
Antique 1860s English Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Campaign Chair, Chinese, Carved, Folding Colonial Seat, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign chair. A Chinese, carved mahogany folding colonial seat, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.97 in W 19.89 in D 28.75 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Folding Rocker Floral Seat Campaign Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Victorian era folding rocker. Features a floral carved crest rail and a cream rose patterned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 29 in
Early 20th Century Teak Folding Lounge Chair
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful dark teak antique folding deck lounge chair. Original hardware and finish. Very
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Folding Camp Chairs, B.J.Harrison Son Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice set of six matching folding chairs, Manufactured by B.J.Harrison Son Co.Interesting design
Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Teak Wood & Brass Folding Steamer Deck Lounge Pool Chair Chaise Lounge - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wood & Brass Folding Steamer Deck Lounge Pool Chair Chaise Lounge - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 58 in
Antique French 19th Century Victorian Green Metal Folding Garden Chairs, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two antique French metal folding garden or patio chairs. This set of chairs will be an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 36.75 in W 16 in D 17 in
Lovely Theodore Alexander Campaign Fold Out Desk Writing Table and Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Theodore Alexander The Residency fold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Desks
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 41.93 in D 27.56 in
Decorative Folding Victorian Chair with Cane Seat Ebonised with Gilt detailing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual, wonderfully decorative ebonised Victorian Folding Chair, possibly an early Deck Chair
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
H 32 in W 16 in D 29 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Chair Steamer Liner Piece Embroidered Fabric
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 Military Campaign style folding
Category
Antique 1880s English Campaign Slipper Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.95 in W 23.82 in D 33.67 in
Suite of Vintage Brown Leather Steamer Folding Armchairs, Stools & Coffee Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. These are called steamer because they were originally designed for the grand Victorian Steam ships, they
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.24 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Lovely Victorian Folding Campaign Steamer Deck Chair Multiple Seating Positions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1890 Military Campaign style folding
Category
Antique 1890s English Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Teak
H 41.54 in W 22.84 in D 30.71 in
Victorian Reclining Folding Carpet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique Oriental carpet adjustable recliner with original hardware and footrest.
Folds easily
Category
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Victorian child's high chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Victorian walnut high chair that folds over and converts in to chair and walker.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique Victorian Folding Library Steps - Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian folding library steps - chair.
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique Campaign Daybed Fold Out Chair Cast Iron Casters Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous 19th century and later, Campaign fold out daybed chair, black cast iron frame with green
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Victorian metamorphic folding cast-iron chair/bed. 19th C.
Located in Vancouver, BC
Folding Victorian Campaign bed/chair. 19th Century. England. With original maker's label.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Campaign Style Oak Desk Chair Office, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A Victorian Campaign style folding oak desk chair, circa 1870, with studded seat, excellent antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oak Folding Library Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A 19th Century oak Folding Library Chair forming steps with original inset carpet sections.
RR
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
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Victorian Folding Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of victorian folding chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, all victorian folding chairs available were constructed with great care. Victorian folding chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian folding chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Victorian Folding Chairs?
Prices for victorian folding chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, victorian folding chairs begin at $500 and can go as high as $4,035, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Victorian Folding Chairs
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.